UCLA Celebration of Iranian CinemaStarts April 27. The UCLA Film & Television Archive’s annual Celebration of Iranian Cinema sponsored by Farhang Foundation marks its milestone third decade with a program of comedies, dramas and documentaries that explore the complex realities of contemporary life in Iran and the difficult history that shaped it. All films originate from Iran and are in Persian with English subtitles. See website for film titles and schedule. $10 GA, each screening. Billy Wilder Theater at The Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood. cinema.ucla.edu

California Poppy FestivalApril 27-28. Head out to the high desert to take in an abundance of blooming poppies, plus hundreds of exhibits, food vendors, musical performances, car shows and a healthy living expo. Kids’ activities include a petting zoo, stingray and butterfly encounters. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $10 GA; $5 children 6-12, seniors 62+, and active and retired military; children 5 and under, free. Sgt. Steve Owen Memorial Park, 43063 N. 10th St. West, Lancaster. poppyfestival.com

Jackalope Indie Artisan FairApril 27-28. Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair returns to Pasadena with 200+ curated booths featuring trendsetting makers, artisanal food and fun activities. Bring a blanket and set up an afternoon picnic with goodies from the food vendors. In addition to the tasty treats, relax and take in the sounds of local area musicians. Or become a maker yourself at one of the many hosted activities and demonstrations throughout the weekend. Be sure to start the day with the morning yoga class. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Central Park, 275 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena. jackalopeartfair.com

CicLAvia WilmingtonApril 28. Miles of L.A.’s normally congested streets turn into a car-free park for a walk and bike tour of the city during the country’s largest open streets event. This edition of CicLAvia takes place in the Los Angeles Harbor Region neighborhood of Wilmington. See website for additional route details. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 213.355.8500. ciclavia.org

Skirball Puppet FestivalApril 28. Celebrate the art of puppetry and the magic of storytelling at the Skirball’s eighth annual Puppet Festival. This year’s program features amazing animal puppets, musical performances, art-making demos, and workshops with new and classic tales told by talented puppeteers and artists from across the country, working in a range of cultural and artistic styles. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $15 GA; $12 seniors and students; $10 children under 12. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Bel-Air, 310.440.4500. skirball.org

MLB FoodFestApril 26-28. Sample the best ballpark foods from around Major League Baseball all in one spot. Each of MLB’s 30 teams designated one concession item to represent them with this year’s menu ranging from ballpark classics to stadium-exclusive fan favorites and original menu items debuting in their ballpark this season. Among the selections are toasted grasshoppers courtesy of the Seattle Mariners and churro dogs from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Tickets must be purchased in advance, online. F 4-11 p.m., Sa 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Su 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. $45-$90. Magic Box at The Reef, 1933 S. Broadway, downtown. mlb.com

Simply diVineApril 27. The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s premier food and wine event for LGBT people and their allies returns to the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Sample extraordinary food and drinks from L.A.’s most popular restaurants, wineries, distilleries, breweries and more. All proceeds support the Center’s life-changing and life-saving programs and services. 6-9 p.m. $150. 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. simplydivinela.org

ARTS + CULTURE

SPONSOREDCirque du Soleil’s AmalunaOpens April 25. The new Big Top show Amaluna is set on a mysterious island governed by goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon. Their queen, Prospera, directs her daughter’s coming-of-age ceremony in a rite that honors femininity, renewal, rebirth and balance. In the wake of a storm, a group of young men lands on the island, triggering an epic, emotional story of love between Prospera’s daughter and a brave young suitor. See website for show times and ticket prices. 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro. Tickets

Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-HopOpens April 26. There are key photographers who have documented the hip-hop movement, and this exhibition celebrates their important contributions. Glimpse some of the genre’s most iconic images—including the “King of New York” Notorious B.I.G. portrait taken by Barron Claiborne in 1997 and Salt-N-Pepa shot by Janette Beckman in 1987. Also on display are unedited contact sheets, videos and memorabilia. W-Su 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Annenberg Space for Photography, 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Century City, 213.403.3000. annenbergphotospace.org

Homeward LAStarts April 26. Personal stories of men and women in Los Angeles who have experienced homelessness come to life for the second year in the staged productions of Homeward LA, a fundraiser for The Midnight Mission. More than 50 productions are set to take place in venues all the L.A. area as part of the 10-day event. See website for titles, locations, show times and ticket information. homewardla.org

Jazz: The Birth of CoolOpens April 26. From the intense soul of Miles Davis to the effortless charm of Sarah Vaughan, Morrison Hotel Gallery presents an exhibition featuring jazz icons such as Art Blakey (pouring it all out onstage in a photograph by Herman Leonard) and The Rat Pack demonstrating their signature cool in a shot acquired from the Frank Sinatra Estate and more. M-W 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Th-Sa 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Su 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Morrison Hotel Gallery, Sunset Marquis Hotel, 1200 Alta Loma Road, West Hollywood, 310.881.6025. morrisonhotelgallery.com

Photoville LAApril 26-28. Photoville LA will feature exhibitions of local and international photographers, bringing together local organizations and institutions, and our cultural and photographic community for two consecutive long-weekends of nighttime projections, talks, workshops, family-friendly activities, as well as Smorgasburg selected food vendors and community beer garden. See website for schedule. F 6-10 p.m., Sa noon-10 p.m., Su noon-8 p.m. Free. Outside the Annenberg Space for Photography, 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Century City. photoville.la

Grand Park’s Our LA Voices April 27-28. Grand Park’s spring arts experience is a regional arts gathering that focuses exclusively on the diverse and powerful artistic talent in Los Angeles County. Envisioned as an annual “best of L.A. arts festival,” showcases dance, music and theater performances, as well as visual artwork by L.A. artists. The festival’s 2019 theme, Origin Stories, explores and showcases distinctly Los Angeles narratives and questions about where we are, how we got here and where we are going. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 200 N. Grand Ave., downtown. grandparkla.org